Introduction:

Historically, workers have suffered several misfortunes in the workplace, with big repercussions in the social, economic and health areas.

Objective:

To identify work accidents among nursing professionals in Brazil.

Methods:

This is an integrative review of the literature with research in databases between May and June 2015 using the keywords “work accidents”, “nursing team” and “nursing work.” Studies with a publication date between 2000 and 2015 were included, having a final sample of 16 articles.

Conclusions:

From the analysis of the scientific literature, it is suggested the implementation of a continuing education program in nursing professional working environment to foster the acquisition of knowledge, and encourage them to reflect on their practice and social responsibility.

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